Comic books August 1989

The Beatles Book (also known as Beatles Monthly) was a long-running fanzine produced by Beat Publications that was dedicated to the legacy of the incredible pop-culture phenomenon known as The Beatles. First published in August 1963, the magazine ran until production stopped with the 77th issue published in December,1969. It was revived in May, 1976, reprinting the first 77 issues with a few pages of added content. Beat Publications then continued producing new issues in October, 1982 until the publication ultimately ceased production with issue #321 printed in January, 2003. 6" x 8", 46 pages, B&W.

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The Crypt of the Magi Cover price $2.00.

Featuring: Judge Dredd ("City Block," "Destiny's Angels") by John Wagner, Alan Grant, Ron Smith & Carlos Ezquerra. Judge Dredd cover by Mike McMahon.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Edited by Matt Shaughnessy. Best of Gil Thorpe Volume Three (August 1989) is a trade paperback edition reprinting Gil Thorpe comic strip dailies by creator Jack Berrill. Features selected 1963 to 1986 football, basketball, and baseball storylines centering on Gil Thorp, the coach at Milford High School. Milford Hall of Fame also featured in this volume. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 230 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Dandy Dancing," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg , inks by Mike Esposito; Betty tutors Archie in ballroom dancing, only to have him ask out Veronica to show off his new skills. Katy Keene ad. "Betty" answers reader letters. "Voice Your Choice," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie tries to answer the eternal question: Betty or Veronica. "Pet Owners Are The Funniest People!", script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Scott McRae; Betty describes what it's like to own a cat. "Pet Peeve," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; After Archie tells Betty that she's his best friend, Veronica convinces her that he's just figuratively called her a dog. Betty models fashion designs sent in by readers, art by Stan Goldberg. "Ring Ding-A-Ling," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; When Archie hints that their date will be special and "involve a ring," Betty jumps to predictable conclusions. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.95.

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Written by Kathleen Webb, Barbara Slate, and Frank Doyle. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Jim DeCarlo, and Rudy Lapick. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Jim DeCarlo. Mr. Lodge hosts Hawaii's Miss Teen Queen, her father and two brothers at the mansion. When Mr. Lodge tells Veronica to earn some money to support her lavish spending, Veronica applies for a job with a modeling agency. Jughead tries to show Betty that she can see just as many amazing sights in Riverdale as Veronica is seeing in Paris. Veronica hires a flunky to follow her around school in order to demonstrate her wealth and superiority. Veronica's Dotty Dots fashion page, art by Dan DeCarlo and Jim DeCarlo. Betty & Veronica advice column. Editor Gorelick outlines how comic book art is produced, art by Dan DeCarlo and Jim DeCarlo. 36 pages, full color. $0.95. Cover price $0.95.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Togetherness," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty and Archie travel all over town trying to find a copy of a new release movie they want to rent. Katy Keene ad. "Campaign Manager," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty notices the student body isn't thrilled with Veronica's assumption that she has Spring Festival Queen in the bag, so she starts talking Veronica up to the other students in hopes of reversing the trend. You Don't Need Drugs public service announcement with the Archie gang, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Pretty Sneaky," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty is envious of Veronica's $200 pair of athletic shoes, but not of her attitude that they're too expensive to have fun in. "Get Me To The Prom On Time," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Hy Eisman; Betty details prom night in her diary. Article in which ditor Gorelick outlines how comic book art is produced. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.

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The Blackhawks complete their China mission...and a key member of the team dies. Meanwhile, things are heating up stateside, as Natalie Reed is sought for murder and a shadow organization within the C.I.A. called the 'Circus' is introduced. Written by Martin Pasko, with art by Rick Burchett. Cover by Burchett. New Format. Suggested for Mature Readers. Cover price $1.50.

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Contains two articles relating to the science-fiction field.

Written by James Dean Smith, Valaska Smith, and Steve Mattsson. Art and cover by James Dean Smith. Two in a Bush; Boris and crew meet the Southern Squadron; Boris faces off against Alphie Z Affluent IV. Written by Dave M DeVries. Art by Gary Chaloner and Glenn Lumsden. The Beaver State featuring Southern Squadron. 36 pages, B&W. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Story and art by Mark Schultz.

"The past and future meet in a world gone mad!" In a world where carnivorous reptiles, long thought extinct, roam the earth, mankind fights for survival. Welcome to the world of Cadillacs and Dinosaurs!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 136 pages, B&W.

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Cover by Greg Cravens. Stories and art by Charles Marshall, Paul Curtis, Bob Duchesneau, Dan McKinnon, Chester Jacques, James Perham, Andrew Pepoy, Guy Davis, Daniel McKinnon, Greg Cravens, James Dean Smith, John Dennis, Kevin VanHook, Tim Vigil and Kyle Garrett. Anthology featuring Caliber artists and characters, as well as stand-alone stories. A TV killer flees across channels to encounter a cartoon moose; a superhero story seen through the eyes of the hero; the funny-animal saga Faerie Tails. 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.95.

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"Camptown Rages!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Al Milgrom. A teenage Steve Rogers has successfully infiltrated Mother Night's indoctrination camp; but now he must somehow stay alive for the next 30 hours until Sersi's incantation wears off, and the adolescent Steve Rogers returns to the full size and strength of Captain America. The situation looks hopeless when the young Cap is thoroughly beaten by the Sisters of Sin after he tries to escape. Is this the end? Last 75¢ issue. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Camptown Rages!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Al Milgrom. A teenage Steve Rogers has successfully infiltrated Mother Night's indoctrination camp; but now he must somehow stay alive for the next 30 hours until Sersi's incantation wears off, and the adolescent Steve Rogers returns to the full size and strength of Captain America. The situation looks hopeless when the young Cap is thoroughly beaten by the Sisters of Sin after he tries to escape. Is this the end? Last 75¢ issue. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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When Randy Eiling is taken hostage, it's up to Captain Atom and General Eiling to head a rescue operation in "Shut Down Hard". Script by Cary Bates and Greg Weisman, pencils by Rafael Kayanan, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Major Force. Pat Broderick cover. Cover price $1.00.

Hot Stuff. Harvey's Casper "team-up" book featured reprints, plus unpublished stories from the 1970s. A practical joker gives Hot Stuff a defective trident. When the animals of the Enchanted Forest are menaced by trolls, Hot Stuff tries to train them how to defend themselves. Visiting the strangest land yet, Casper finds himself surrounded by living gloves. A Real Big Help; Funny Fork; Glove Land; The General. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Edited by Christophe Spruce. Short story "The Wrath of Herb & Marge" by Paddy McKillop. Castle Rock, endorsed by Stephen King, was the only real destination for early Stephen King-related news during its run, often providing readers with insider information well before any mention in the general media. Tabloid, 11 1/4-in. x 17-in., 8 pg, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

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Cover art by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds). The Poet 7, script by Dave Sim, art by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds); Oscar and Lord Julius spar verbally; Julius wins; Pud and Rick appear; Jaka's Story 12. 28 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

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Reprints Cerebus #19 in its entirety. Cover by Dave Sim. She-Devil In The Shadows, script and art by Dave Sim; Cerebus is hired to steal an idol from a wizard; Unfortunately, the wizard is guarded by a sword-slinging, homicidal clone of the wizard's daughter, Red Sophia. 36 pgs., B&W. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Milk and Cheese Story Cover price $1.25.

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"The Janus Directive," part 5 of 11. With their headquarters destroyed, the Knights of Checkmate are being killed off by the mysterious Blackadders as Suicide Squad, Black Thorn, Val Vostok and the Atom Project continue their search for the power behind the deadly Janus Directive. Continued from Suicide Squad (1987 1st Series) #28. Continued in Manhunter (1988 1st Series) #14. Written by Paul Kupperberg, with art by Steve Erwin and Al Vey. Cover by Gil Kane. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Cover by Dave Stevens. This elegant new anthology will feature the best work by the best cartoonists the world over! In this special 64-page, perfect-bound first issue: A beautiful Dave Steven's cover, Phillipe Druillet's The Lone Sloane, Adele and the Beast by Jacques Tardi, Angel Fusion by Kato and Goto, and stories by a host of other renowned creators, including Schuiten and Peeters, Andreas, and Cossu. 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $3.50.

Spanish language series reprinting Marvel comics. This issue features issue 121 of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series). Featuring the death of Gwen Stacey. 36 Pages, 7 1/2-in x 10 1/2-in, Full color.

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"Agony is Ecstasy!" Written by Terry Austin. Art by Mike Vosbergs and Barb Rausch. The new Cloak - Ecstasy - travels to New York to dispose of Dagger! Meanwhile, the Kingpin hires a super-powered assassin to dispose of Ecstasy! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.